In investing, you get what you don't pay for.
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John C. Bogle
Born in 1929, John Bogle founded Vanguard and launched the first index fund for individuals. The "father of index funds" championed low cost and diversification, challenging Wall Street and democratizing investing.
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John C. Bogle's Other Quotes
The greatest enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect plan.
Time is your friend; impulse is your enemy.
The stock market is a giant distraction to the business of investing.
If you have trouble imagining a 20% loss in the stock market, you shouldn't be in stocks.
Don't look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack!
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